SSRIs: Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
The New York Times recently reported on a study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology that found SSRI anti-depressant use during pregnancy is linked to the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension (high blood pressure). It is important to note that a causal link has not been established.
SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and are used to treat depression, anxiety disorders and some personality disorders. Brand names for some of these anti-depressants are Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac and Celexa.
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